I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

"........."

"Please speak?"

"........."

"Alright, Xiwang, stop rushing Amo... He's just too excited."

Desdobia smiled, then gently pulled Lakosmo's arm, leaned close to his ear, and whispered something.

"Amo, just agree! Isn't this what you've been most looking forward to?"

"...I'm not ready yet."

"There's no such thing as being prepared. If we miss this opportunity, we don't know if we'll have another chance."

"I haven't mastered the harmonica yet..."

"Xi Wang will help."

"I'm not suited to perform on stage..."

"It's alright, I'll take care of it for you!"

"I……"

"Oh dear, although I know you two are getting closer, isn't it a bit inappropriate to leave me out like this?"

Xi Wang's cheerful reminder rang out from the side, causing the two of them to freeze abruptly. Kosmo's expression and body remained completely still.

"Ahem... In this respect, Xiwang, you're the same~ We often see you and Eden flaunting your relationship, you know? Hmm... Sometimes you're even with Sakura... Sigh, really, this is the bad thing about you being a big star, two-timing and stuff, it's really too much."

Desdobia coughed lightly, then took Kosmo's arm in a very natural way, and launched a counterattack against Xiwang... However, her actions made Kosmo's body stiffen even more, and his eyes were full of panic and helplessness.

Oh my, what an innocent little guy! I never knew Kosmo had this side to him!

"Well, I don't really have anything to say about that... but I won't give up on either of them."

"That's quite a bold statement. If others find out, it'll probably spark another round of discussion, right?"

"It's better not to let other people hear... Sakura will be shy."

"...Really, don't smile so happily... It makes me too embarrassed to continue talking."

Desdobia said with a hint of helplessness.

"Okay~"

Xi Wang nodded, slightly adjusting the curve of his lips to make his smile less obvious... However, the tenderness and smile flowing in his eyes were still impossible to suppress.

"Well then, let's get back to the question we just discussed... Kosmo, are you willing?"

"........."

"Please, Kosmo, this is my lifelong request!"

"…………good."

In the end, Kosmo nodded and agreed.

"Yay! ヽ(??▽?)ノ Amo, your dream... one of your dreams! is about to come true!"

"No... Dobia... stop talking..."

"Oh right, Dobia, you're coming too."

"...Huh?" x2

Xi Wang's sudden suggestion stunned both of them.

"Me...do I want one too?"

Desdovia's voice carried a hint of nervousness and excitement.

"You don't want to? To go on stage with Kosmo or something..."

"No, no...no...I'm willing!"

"Phew...that's good. So...here's the sheet music...you can practice it casually though~I believe in you!"

"No, no, no, we'll definitely practice hard! Right, Ah Mo?"

"...Hmm."

…………

………………

"Xi Wang... are you sure you want to invite... me?"

"You don't want to, Kevin?"

"No, what I mean is... I shouldn't be able to touch musical instruments..."

"It's okay! You can just go up there and be... be... the air conditioner?"

"I……"

Kevin was speechless for a moment.

"Hehe, Kevin, just say yes! Didn't you tell me before that you wanted to learn to sing? Why don't you give it a try this time?"

"No, at that time I was just... and this is Xiwang's concert, so it's not really appropriate for me to... go on stage?"

"Didn't you really want to go up there?"

"........."

Kevin was speechless for a moment when faced with his friend's teasing.

"Please, Kevin, this is my lifelong request!"

Xi Wang clasped her hands together, looking at Kevin with a hopeful expression, her golden eyes shimmering like stars.

"Just agree, okay? It'd be good to show your face there, wouldn't it?"

Su said this half-jokingly.

"……walk slowly."

Kevin managed to squeeze out that one word.

Although Kevin didn't know why Xi Wang insisted on inviting him, or why Xi Wang insisted on having him go on stage, at least at this moment, he was willing to believe Xi Wang and agree to her request.

Haha... Thinking back, I did consider learning to sing, and it was all because of Xiwang and Eden... I always felt that boys who could sing would be more appealing to Mei... Haha, thinking about it now, it seems like it's been a long time... Oh, it doesn't seem like it's been that long.

"........."

Kevin suddenly fell silent.

So... it hasn't been that long since then...

Thank you so much!

Xi Wang's light and joyful voice reached Kevin's ears, pulling him out of his bitter mood.

"The sheet music will be sent to your device later, remember to check it often, Kevin."

"it is good."

Kevin forced a smile and nodded.

"Alright Kevin... I'll be recording your performance carefully this time, so you'd better do your best!"

"Ah, actually I also arranged a short segment for you, Su..."

"……what?"

"Please, Su, this is my lifelong request!"

"hiss……"

Su gasped, nearly choking on the cold emanating from Kevin beside him.

And...did he just hear Xi Wang say that?

…………

………………

"Please, Hen, this is my lifelong request!"

"Have you said this to everyone...?"

Faced with Xi Wang's sincere invitation, Hen squinted and retorted expressionlessly.

"And isn't it inappropriate for you to say that in front of my wife and daughter?"

"Brother Xiwang...is he...proposing to Dad?"

"puff--"

Greta tilted her head and asked in an innocent tone, leaving everyone present completely bewildered.

"No, wait, Gretchen... why would you think that?"

"Because Mom said that's how Dad proposed..."

"Honey, I... I couldn't have been that stupid back then, could I?"

"cough……"

Blanca coughed lightly, unconsciously averting her gaze, and then whispered in a voice only she could hear.

"Actually, it's about the same..."

"Brother Xiwang...is that not right?"

“…Hmm, that’s not right. I’m just asking Hen to do something…I want him to perform on stage with me.”

With practiced ease, Xiwang picked up Gretchen, who naturally opened her arms for a hug, and replied with a smile.

"I see... well... good luck, Dad!"

"Oh! Little Gretsch, just watch closely! Daddy will do his best!"

"Thank you so much, Hen~ Ah, Hen is definitely the easiest to deal with."

"What are you saying, Xiwang? I only participated because of Gretsch! Not because of your request!"